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Situated in the Van Duzer corridor, Hyland benefits from maritime influence, contributing to wines with elegant profiles, Burgundian in nature.

About Hyland Vineyards

2011 Vineyard Designate Hyland

Pinot Noir

We have produced several Hyland Vineyard designates since our first in 2003. With a higher elevation than King Estate and a cool extended growing season, Hyland wines exhibit complex characters full of spice, minerality, and bright red fruits backed by natural acidity.

Fruit for the Hyland Vineyard Pinot Noir was hand-picked and delivered to King Estate, where it was then sorted and inspected for quality. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel, open top tanks, and during this time the wine was cold soaked, punched down, and pumped. Aging took place over 9 months in 60% new French oak.

Vintage Notes

2011 was a late, cool vintage. Bud break began in mid-May, several weeks behind the average for this area. Focus was put on making sure shoots were positioned to receive maximum sunlight, Pinot Noir vines were thinned to one cluster per shoot and Pinot Gris to about 1.5 clusters per shoot. Warmer temperatures in August helped speed up the ripening process, a cool September followed during which complex flavors continued to develop. Most of harvest took place during the last two weeks of October, one of the latest on record for the area. The low pH and high acid content which resulted from the extended ripening period, coupled with low alcohol levels, are indicative of terrific aging potential and a high level of food friendliness.